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Media and Communication - TV and Radio

Here you will learn some English words related to TV and radio such as "receiver", "screen", and "antenna".

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receiver
receiver
[noun]

a piece of equipment in a radio or television that picks up broadcast signals and alters them into sounds and pictures

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cable converter box

a device used to convert digital cable television signals into a format that can be displayed on analog TVs, enabling them to receive and display digital cable channels

Ex: I had to buy a cable converter box to get all the channels on my old TV. 
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wireless cable

the technology that delivers cable television signals without the need for physical cables, using wireless communication methods instead

Ex: I switched to wireless cable so I no longer have to deal with tangled wires behind the TV. 
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converter
converter
[noun]

a device used to alter the frequency of a radio signal

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contrast
contrast
[noun]

the difference in dark and light colors on a television screen

Ex: Adjusting the contrast on the TV improved the picture quality. 
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remote control

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: He pressed the button on the remote control to pause the movie. 
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screen
screen
[noun]

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience. 
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tuner
tuner
[noun]

an electronic part of a radio or television that allows one to watch or listen to a particular station

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volume
volume
[noun]

the amount of loudness produced by a TV, radio, etc.

Ex: She increased the volume on the TV so she could hear the dialogue more clearly. 
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LDTV
LDTV
[noun]

a television system or display format that provides a lower resolution and less detailed image compared to SD or HD formats

Ex: My grandparents are used to their old LDTV, so they don't see the need for an upgrade just yet. 
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SDTV
SDTV
[noun]

a television system or display format that provides a moderate resolution and quality of video and audio compared to lower-quality formats like LDTV or higher-quality formats like HDTV

Ex: Most channels used to broadcast in SDTV before HD became the standard. 
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HDTV
HDTV
[noun]

a television system that generates extremely clear images on a screen that is wider than a standard television

Ex: The new HDTV I bought has such a clear picture; it makes watching movies so much more enjoyable. 
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UHDTV
UHDTV
[noun]

an advanced television system or display format that offers an even higher resolution and improved visual quality compared to HDTV

Ex: The new UHDTV I bought has such a clear picture, I can see every detail. 
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cathode-ray tube

a tube-shaped part in which electrons create bright images, and is used in old television or computer screens

Ex: The old television in the attic still uses a cathode-ray tube, so it's bulky and heavy. 
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rear-projection television

a type of television where the image is projected onto the back of the screen using a combination of light sources, mirrors, and lenses, allowing for larger screen sizes but with deeper TV cabinets compared to flat-panel TVs

Ex: The rear-projection TV was bulky, so we had to rearrange the furniture to fit it properly. 
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plasma TV
plasma TV
[noun]

a television set that has a screen made of plasma

Ex: The store was offering great deals on plasma TVs, so we decided to upgrade our old model. 
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home theater

an entertainment system with television and sound equipment designed to create an experience which is similar to being in a movie theater

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antenna
antenna
[noun]

a device that is used to send and receive signals

Ex: The television antenna on the roof picks up signals from broadcast stations. 
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speaker
speaker
[noun]

equipment that transforms electrical signals into sound, loud enough for public announcements, playing music, etc.

Ex: He connected his phone to the Bluetooth speaker and played his favorite playlist. 
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flat-screen TV

a thin and sleek television with a flat panel display, offering a space-saving design compared to older CRT TVs

Ex: The flat-screen TV in the café shows the news all day long. 
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CRT TV
CRT TV
[noun]

an old-fashioned, big TV with a large tube to show pictures on the screen

Ex: The old CRT TV in the basement still works, but it is so heavy to move. 
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cable television

a system of delivering television programming to subscribers, using wires under the ground

Ex: Cable television offers subscribers access to hundreds of channels, including premium and specialty networks. 
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satellite television

a type of television broadcast that employs satellites to send out programs that are received by a dish antenna in a specific region

Ex: Many rural areas rely on satellite television to access a variety of channels. 
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HDMI
HDMI
[noun]

a digital interface that enables the transmission of high-quality audio and video signals between devices, simplifying the connection of various entertainment and multimedia devices

Ex: I used an HDMI cable to connect my laptop to the TV for a clearer presentation. 
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coaxial cable

a special type of wire that carries signals, like TV or Internet, using a central wire surrounded by a layer called insulation along with a metal covering to protect the signals from interference

Ex: The technician replaced the old coaxial cable to improve the signal strength for the television. 
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component video cable

a type of cable used to transmit video signals in high-quality analog format, typically consisting of three separate cables or connectors for the red, green, and blue video channels

Ex: I had to buy a component video cable because my TV did not support HDMI connections. 
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composite video cable

a single cable used to transmit combined analog video signals, including both brightness and color information, typically used to connect older video devices to compatible displays or TVs

Ex: I had to dig out an old composite video cable to connect the DVD player to the TV. 
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S-Video cable

a video cable that splits the video signal into separate brightness and color components, resulting in better picture quality when connecting devices that support it

Ex: I used an S-Video cable to connect my old DVD player to the TV for a clearer picture. 
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VGA cable
VGA cable
[noun]

a type of cable used to connect a computer or laptop to a monitor or display

Ex: I need to find a VGA cable to connect my old laptop to the projector for the presentation. 
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DVI cable
DVI cable
[noun]

a digital video cable used to connect devices such as computers to monitors or displays, transmitting high-quality video signals in a digital format

Ex: I need to buy a DVI cable to connect my old computer to the new monitor. 
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DisplayPort

a digital video and audio interface standard used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between devices such as computers, monitors, and televisions

Ex: The office upgraded all the monitors to ones that support DisplayPort, so the image is much sharper. 
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audio cable

a type of cable used to transmit analog or digital audio signals between audio devices, such as speakers, amplifiers, headphones, or audio interfaces, allowing for the playback or recording of audio content

Ex: I need a new audio cable to connect my speakers to the TV. 
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